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Salten, Felix- Creator of Bambi

Saltonstall, Leverett - Three term Governor of Massachusetts and US Senator for 21 years.

Sanders, Colonel Harland - Fried chicken magnate, his Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets are found world-wide. He perfected his Original Recipe® of 11 secret herbs and spices in 1939. When he died in 1980, his body laid in state in the Rotunda of the Kentucky State Capital.

Sarnoff, David - Russian-born American broadcasting executive, he started as an office worker with Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, which was later absorbed by the Radio Corporation of America. Rising to the top ranks of RCA, he organized the National Broadcasting Company, the first permanent broadcasting network, as part of RCA.

Savalas, Telly - Actor who became famous as the bald police detective who was strong on the outside but gentle inside - and always had a lollypop in his mouth. His brother George was an actor also.

Sayers, Joseph Drayton "JD" - Methodist Layman, Adjutant General of the Confederate Army, US Congressman and Governor of Texas

Schadow, Johann G. - Prussian Court Sculptor

Schaefer, Julius Earl - Founded the company which later became Boeing's Wichita plant and oversaw production of large volumes of aircraft during World War II

Schalk, Ray (Raymond William) - During an 18-year career as a catcher, primarily with the Chicago White Sox, he established many league records for fielding. Nicknamed "Cracker," he was an honest member of the "Black Sox" club that conspired to lose the 1919 World Series. In 1955 he was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame

Schenck, Joseph - Part of the best-known two-man vaudville singing team of Van and Schenck

Schirra, Walter M. - Made a "Mason at Sight" by the Grand Master of Masons of Florida, he carried several Masonic items with him on his Apollo 7 flight and was the command pilot on the history-making Gemini 6 flight which made a rendezvous with the already orbiting Gemini 7 spacecraft, the first rendezvous of two manned, maneuverable spacecraft.

Schmuck, Elmer N. - Episcopal priest, he served as Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Wyoming from 1929 until his death in 1936.

Schoonover, George - Founder of "The Builder".

Schumer, Charles E. - U.S. Congressman from Brooklyn, NY

Schweizer, J. Otto - Sculptor

Sciubba, Elvio - Chief Controller, Italian Treasury Department.

Scott, Sir Walter - Novelist and poet, his journal is an important record of the times in which he lived.

Seaton, Scott - American film actor. Seen in 'Joan of Arc' (1948) and Donovan's Reef (1963)

Sellers, Peter - English actor and comedian, his popularity was unrivalled as the incompetent Inspector Clouseau in a series of films that began with The Pink Panther (1963) and extended beyond his death to The Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). He received an Oscar nomination for 'Being There' (1980).

Service, Robert W. - Canadian poet among whose works are "The Cremation of Sam McGee"

Sexson, William Mark - Ordained Minister and, in 1922, founded the Order of Rainbow for Girls

Sheffield, James E. - First Black Circuit Court Judge appointed in the City of Richmond, Virginia

Shirra, Walter - Astronaut

Sibelius, Jean - Finnish composer whose symphonic poems reflect a romantic and intensely nationalistic approach to music. One of his most famous pieces is the tone poem, Finlandia (1899). Brother Sibelius composed a whole ritual music covering all degree work in Craft Lodges (Opus 113, Musique Religieuse) and is the only complete ritual music for organs and vocalist.

Simcoe, John Graves - Hero of the Revolutionary War, Founder of Ontario and Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, Canadians annually celebrate Simcoe Day in August.

Simmons, Robert - U. S. House of Representatives 2000. Formerly Connecticut State Representative.

Simpson, Russell - Prolific American film actor, he had a long career spanning from 1914 to 1959. 'Beloved by all who knew him'.

Sitter, Carl L. - U. S. Congressional Medal of Honor winner, he was a Marine Corps Company Commander at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir at Hagaru-ri during the Korean War. At the time of his death, he was attending Virginia Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Education and was scheduled to receive his Master of Divinity Degree a month later.

Skelton, Richard Bernard "Red" - Entertainer, Comedian, Clown, Artist, Mason "Good Night and God Bless" Brother Red will be remembered countless decades hence for his hilarious family comedy. When others used obscenities to get a 'cheap laugh', he kept high standards and refused to follow. He was always 'the clown' - including with the Shrine as well as an accomplished artist and painter. His clown paintings are exceptional pieces of art which command high prices.

Smith, John Stafford - Composer, and musical scholar, born in England. He wrote vocal music, and the tune of "The Star-spangled Banner', the US National Anthem.

Sousa, John Philip - U.S. Marine Band leader from 1880 - 1892, he wrote numerous marches including the US's 'national march', "The Stars and Stripes Forever".

Spanos, Alex G. - Owner of the San Diego Chargers professional football team and founder of 10 companies that bear his name, Bro. Spanos is one of the US's greatest businessmen.

Spruill, Lionell - Presently a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Served as Grand Master for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia 1994-1996.

Stafford, Robert T. - United States Senator from Vermont, he never lost an election in a career that spanned 41 years and touched every rung in the political ladder in Vermont, a feat not matched since. His contribution to education while in the Senate resulted in the Stafford Loan program which bears his name.

Stafford, Thomas - Astronaut

Stanford, (Amasa) Leland - Railroad builder and government official; he became governor of California (1861--63) and a founder and president of the Central Pacific Railroad (1863--93). He made a fortune, and, with his wife, founded and endowed Leland Stanford, Jr., University (1885) in memory of their only son (who died in 1884 at age 15). He drove the gold spike linking the US continent's railroad lines.

Stanley, Sir Frederick Arthur - A keen sportsman, he originated the Stanley Cup to encourage winter sports in Canada. Today, it is the most important award in professional hockey given to the team winning the National Hockey League championship.

de Sucre, Antonio Jose y Alcala - Served as a General under Brother Simon Bolivar in Peru, he became the secpmd President of Bolivia in 1825 and was named President for life. He resigned three years later and while traveling to Ecuador to be installed President of that country, was assassinated. Well known for his efforts in the liberation of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

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